Foreign tourists visit Hanoi's Old Quarter. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)ಌ– The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued Decision No.440/QD-BVHTTDL on Vietnam Tourism Marketing Strategy to 2030.
The strategy aims topromote and position Vietnam as a leading attractive tourist destination inSoutheast Asia, affirm the brand and competitiveness ofVietnam’s tourism, and contribute to the implementation of the Vietnam tourismdevelopment strategy by 2030. Accordingly,Vietnam's tourism sector will strengthen and increase the awareness,understanding, interest, and satisfaction for Vietnam’s tourist attraction,thereby affirming Vietnam as an attractive, quality, and sustainable destinationthat is the first choice in target markets and can satisfy high-spending,long-stay guests. Digital marketingactivities are expected to work more effectively with higher reach and moreinteractions plus an increasing number of visitors and followers to websitesand pages on social networking platforms of the Vietnam National Administrationof Tourism.
Bai Tho Mount in Quang Ninh's Ha Long city (Photo: VNA)
The strategy alsomentions the improvement of Vietnam's ranking position on tourismmarketing-related indicators under the World Economic Forum's TourismDevelopment Capability Index. Under the strategy,by 2025, Vietnam’s tourism is expected to recover and welcome 18 millioninternational visitors, while serving 130 million domestic visitors andmaintaining the growth rate of domestic visitors at 8-9% per year. By 2030, the countryaims to welcome 35 million international visitors, with a growth rate of 13 -15% per year, while serving 160 million domestic tourists, with a growth rateof domestic tourists at 4-5% per year. In addition, thestrategy also aims to promote the development of new forms and tourism products./.
Vietnam is striving to, by 2025, have at least one tourism attraction in each province and city with local advantages in terms of agriculture, culture, craft villages and ecological environment.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has decided to approve a project on preserving and upholding the value of folk literature of ethnic minorities till 2030.
Vietnam will attend the ITB 2023 (Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin), the world’s largest tourism trade fair, which will be held at Berlin ExpoCenter City in Germany, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The number of foreign tourists arriving in Vietnam in February reached 933,000, up 7.1% compared to January, according to the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO).
Total revenue from domestic and foreign tourists in the first two months of 2023 reached 85.6 trillion VND (over 3.6 billion USD), the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) reported on March 2.
The number of visitors increased by 4.1% compared to the same period last year, while total tourism revenue surged by 48.8%, or nearly 88% of the year’s target.
“There is no more atmospheric way to haul into Vietnam’s twin metropolises as this train rattles through historic cities and swooshes beside spectacular coastlines,” according to Lonely Planet.
All the 240 households in Thieng Lieng hamlet once knew only salt production and aquaculture, but now welcoming tourists has become a source of their joy and income.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Foreign tourists visit Hanoi's Old Quarter. (Photo: VNA) 
Bai Tho Mount in Quang Ninh's Ha Long city (Photo: VNA) 
